Hanging System for Multiple Display Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge lies in efficiently arranging and powering multiple digital display devices in close proximity, as traditional methods face difficulties in mechanical installation, power distribution, and data connectivity, limiting creativity and flexibility in displaying visual content.
Innovation Solution
A hanging system comprising a bar and wires that physically and electrically connect multiple digital display devices, incorporating a power adapter to convert and distribute power and a master data modem to embed data signals into the power lines, enabling efficient power and data distribution through thin, conductive wires with protective coverings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple stand-alone digital display devices are used to achieve desired appearance, then creativity and flexibility in displaying visual content are improved, but mechanical installation complexity and difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple digital display devices into a single integrated frame structure, merging what would otherwise be separate stand-alone devices into one unified installation unit. This reduces mechanical installation complexity while preserving the creative flexibility of displaying multiple images across different screens within the same frame.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical support for mounting multiple display devices, integrates power distribution through a single power adapter, and enables data communication across all screens. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity while maintaining adaptability.
2Area of stationary object
If several display devices are arranged in close proximity, then space utilization is improved, but power distribution and data connectivity difficulties increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a central control unit and power distribution system that acts as an intermediary between the power source/data source and multiple display devices. This mediator manages power allocation and data routing to each screen, simplifying the complexity of distributing power and data to closely spaced devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments power distribution and data communication into independent channels for each display device within the frame. Each screen receives dedicated power and data connections through the integrated frame structure, making it easier to manage power and data distribution even when devices are in close proximity.
3Shape
If thin display devices with thickness less than 13 mm are used, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but mechanical support and stability requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure appears to use composite construction methods, combining multiple materials to achieve both the aesthetic appearance needed to support thin display devices and the mechanical strength required for stable mounting. The integrated frame provides rigid support while maintaining a sleek appearance that complements the thin profile of the displays.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution allows for a modular, aesthetically pleasing, and efficient installation of multiple digital display devices, ensuring stable power and data distribution, facilitating creative arrangements and flexible content display while maintaining a slim profile and low latency data communication.
Implementation Method 1
a power adapter connected to the hanging system and configured to convert power received from a power source to direct current power and distribute the direct current power to each digital display device
Implementation Method 2
a master data modem and multiplexing module connected to the hanging system and configured to embed an external data signal into the direct current power and distribute data to each digital display device through the hanging wires
Data Source
AI summary
An installation and associated method, including multiple digital display devices, each digital display device including a display screen, a memory, and a processor; a hanging system configured to physically and electrically connect to the multiple digital display devices, the hanging system including a bar and hanging wires extending from the bar to each digital display device of the multiple digital display devices; a power adapter connected to the hanging system and configured to convert power received from a power source to direct current power and distribute the direct current power to each digital display device of the multiple digital display devices through the hanging wires; and a master data modem and multiplexing module connected to the hanging system and configured to embed an external data signal into the direct current power and distribute data to each digital display device of the multiple digital display devices through the hanging wires.